How to travel from Ciudad Real to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Ávila is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Ávila by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÁvilaCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Avila.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Ávila.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Ávila by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Ávila is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Ciudad Real and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Ávila is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Ávila. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ciudad Real to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Príncipe Pío. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ciudad Real and Ávila. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Real and Ávila. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

AISA, Jiménez Dorado, Interbus, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, Autocares Grupo Samar and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Ávila. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Ávila. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Avila. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Real and Ávila. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Ávila

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€29($29)
every 4 hours299km (186 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€23($23)
6 times a week325km (202 miles)
Bus via Aranjuez Calle de las Infantas4h 55m
€25($25)
4 times a week325km (202 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€54($54)
on demand295km (183 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

The following major airports near Ávila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila